Dear DIA Community:
Christ is Ascended in glory! It is with great joy and gratitude that I announce the appointment of Deacon Dana Nearmyer as the new Executive Director of Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative!
Deacon Dana brings a wealth of experience in the fields of education, formation, ministry, and administration to his role at DIA. His deep commitment to Catholic education includes serving for the past 14 years as the Director of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, a role he will continue while he leads DIA, and as Founder and Director of Camp Tekakwitha in Williamsburg, Kansas, since 2000. He also teaches as an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
As Executive Director, Deacon Dana will lead the DIA community with a heart rooted in faith, a dedication to building our growing network of Catholic educators, and a personal passion for building school communities rooted in the image of Christ. He is devoted to upholding the values of Catholic identity and fostering environments rooted in the Church’s evangelizing mission. We are grateful to Jesus Christ our Lord for blessing our DIA community with our new Executive Director. Please join me in offering your prayers and support for Deacon Dana and for the entire Duc In Altum network as we begin a new chapter together in faith and mission.
In Christ,
Patrick Reidy, Chairman
DIA Schools Collaborative